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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
The Weight of Womcn's Gowns.


"Wlat is tho normal weight of a gownT'
This question was recently asked of Now
York modesto by Now York woman and
was answered with tho aid Of the scales. A
black silk reception costume that glittered
with jet sequins was first put to the proof Il
tipped the beam at Airty-four pounds. A
companion gown, like unto tine first, but re-
joicing in train, and yet more brilliant with
jot, owned unblushingly to an avordupois Of
forty-nine pounds. An examination into the
mysteries of their construction was resorted
to in order to discover just where this weight
came in. It lay somewhat in the draperies,
somewhat in the multitudinous bones and
steels, to some extent in the balls of lead that
were deliberately hung to the bodice and
concealed about the skirt to hold its in
tricacies in place, and most of all in the jet
that made Of the whole array full defensive
panoply, bullet proof.
Walking dresses were also tested with the
following results: A tailor made gown of fine
wool, with killed skirt, but wholly without
adventitious trimmings, a very Cinderella Of
a Lenten robe, weighed twelve pounds. FIJI
teen, seventeen and nineteen were the figures
Of three others respectively. No kind Of q
dress was found that weighed short of ten
pounds, and yet fashionable women who wear
fashionable gowns are seldom known to COM
plain Of tho weight Of dress, though their
doctors bills prove how serious are the results
OF such unnatural and uncalled for strain
upon their nerves and strength.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Facts of General Interest,


Cattle have suffered terribly in Mon.
tana.
The fruit trade of Boston asks for cheap
fruit baskets which need not be returned.
The average in sugar cane has been
much increased in Louisiana.
1t is claimed for the Industry goose
berry that it will net mildew.
The product of canned fruit in 1886 was
much greater than ever before.
The prevailing idea is that the wool
clip of 1886 is as much as 10 per cent.
short.
There are 113 farmers in the Connect
cut legislature.
A recent estimate places the cotton crop
of the year at 6,640, 900 bales. The quail
ity is superior.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Cause of Barren Vines.

Professor Augur, who has made study
of questions pertaining to the physiology
of plants, explains the chief cause of bar
renness Of some wild vines to be unsexti-
atty. In some cases the anthers are de-
fective, with good stigma, in which case
planting fertile vine which is perfect in
bloom and that is bisexual, like the Con-
cord, will induce full productiveness by
cross fertilization; if, as is sometimes the
case, the stigma is defective, the fertile
male pollen will be wholly imperative
and no influence Of culture or pruning
will reach the case with any certainty,
and the vine had better be abandoned and
a better one put in its place.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
II shclled, select II possible TINT which is

II shclled, select II possible that which Ia
only ono year old. Some seeds are never
to DO depended on when more than ono
year old, as parsnips, onions and leeks;
but II kept properly in On atmosphere of
even temperature and humidity, most arc
good for longer time. Among those safe
Tor only two years may be named all kinds
OF poaS and beans, egg plant, carrot, sagc,
satisfy, spinach, peppers and most of the
grasses, while parsley, lettuce, asparagus,
radish, etc, may be relied on at three
years old, and celery, turnip, cabbage and
cauliilower for at least four years. Squash,
tomatoes, beets, melons, pumpkins and
cucumbers retain their vitality from five
to ten years.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Bucklen's Arnica Salve,

The best salve in the word for cuts, bruis-
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box. For sale at
ii. G. DAYS Drug Store. |
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE,
Facts, Theories and Experiments in
Everyd, Life.

Facts, Theories and Experiments in
Everyd,J Lifc.
A number OF disinrectants for household
uso are generally classcd together as about
equally good. But as each has more or less
specific action, IL may be expected to serve
some particular purpose with bost effect.
Following arc fcw common disinfcctants
and uses ascribed to them: Qulcklime, to alb
sorb moisture and putrid fluids. Uso fresh
lime, scattering it about finely powdered, and
whitewash with limo.
Charcoal powder, to absorb putrid gases.
Tho charcoal should bo dry and fresh, mixed
with lime.
Chloride Of lime, to give Off chlorine, to alb.
sorb putrid ciiiuvia and to stop putrefaction.
Sulphato of iron (copperas), one pound dis
solved in ono quart OF water. Poured down
waste pipes this will destroy the foulest smell.
A quantity in an open pan will purify the air
In rooms.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08

Amateur nurses are often over jealous.
They bestow srch care that it becomes q
WEAKNESS to their patients who would gladly
exchange their loving fuss for the quiet indif-
ference of an outsider. The nurse should
never fidget in and out Of the sick room, but
go about her work quietly and calmly.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Letters of Introduction.

When calling to present letter of intro
duction the caller does not go in. He simply
leaves the letter with his card and address.
II the letter has been given for a special pur-
pose-whch purpose should be mentioned in
the letter-a card may be sent in with it and
m interview reouestad
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
A Cows Tail While Milking.

A good way to keep a cows tail still
while milking, says correspondent in
The Country Gentleman, is to provide a
rope strap long enough to pass over the
animals hips and hang down over her
tail, as shown in the cut
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
A Novel Poultice,

!. A late NOVELTY in use of poultices is to wet
sponge in a concentrated decocton Of mus
tard and wrapping it with handkerchief
bandage for application. It is readily re-
newed by simply again immersing in the
same liquid.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Drill Planting-ShallOw Cultivation.


It is nineteen years since Mr. E. S. Car.
man first began the advocacy of planting
corn in drills instead of hills; of sowing
fertilizers ON the surface and merely har-
rowing them in; of surface cultivation
that is, shallow cultivation; and of keep
ing the land as level as possible-that is,
not killing up. There were then, as in
deed there were many years previously,
advocates of one or the other of these
methods, but none who favored all stimuli
taneously.
At the present time there are many pro-
gressive farmers who have tried this
method, and few, if any, of them would
return to the old way, viz: blowing under
the manure, planting in hill, killing up
and deep cultivation, until the corn is
harvested.
Mr.. CarTan also says: All farmers who
have planted corn very early know that
after the plants sprout and have grown
two or three inches there usually comes a
cold spell, and the plants stop growing ana
often assume yellow, sickly appearance.
Is this due, as is generally supposed, to
the cold weather altogether, or to the fact
that nitrification ceases? If inquiring farm
ers would sow little nitrate of soda upon
small portion of the field when planting,
thus supplying nitrogen in an Immediately
available form, it might appear that the
"standstill' was due rather to deficiency
OF heterogeneous food than to the cool
weather.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08

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and Maine
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08


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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Age of Seeds.

Corn will keep well on the cob, if it was
properly dried, for several years longer
than when shelled. In buying seed corn,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08

The rope may be ever so old, as strength
is not needed, but should be three inches
or more in circumference, as it must have
weight. 1t can be changed from COW to
COW as fast as you can walk. ..T...s
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
How and Whom to Plant Seeds.

The first important step taken toward
the cultivation of crop is the obtaining
of good seed. Next come considerations
Of soil and depth Of planting. The tenn
perature and moisture of the ground have
more to do with the successes and failures
yearly recorded than is generally acted
upon. Wheat and barley, for instance,
while they struggle. through the ground
at the extreme temperatures of Al degrees
and 100 degrees, terminate most rapidly,
other conditions being equal, at about "a
degrees. Corn does best at say 80 de-
grees, though it will germinate at from so
to 115 degrees. The squash bean and pea
all terminate quickly at about the same
temperature as that given for corn.
Glover seed often fails because sown at a
time of insufficient moisture, while mil
let. for instance, under similar conditions
Of dryness will secure q good catch.
Every one who plants at all understands
that the size Of the seed has much to do
with the depth of covering required. and
farmers with one accord place corn deeper
than the small grains, and the small
grains deeper than the grasses, but all
farmers do not vary these respective
depths'to suit the different soils into which
the seed are placed, and yet it requires
Ou1J IL lllOL11CuU COIolICldClCA w SCC CllttU
heavy soil which lies close to the seed
admits of slighter covering than shifting,
sandy one. Many interesting experiments
have been made from time to time in test
ing the terminating powers of seed under
different depths of covering. In table
prepared by Professor Petri, showing the
termination of wheat at certain depths in
the ground, it appears that about three
fourths Of the seed planted will come up
at depth Of three inches, and nearly all
at from one to two inches.
These and similar facts point to the i'm
portance of every planters acquainting
himself with the requirements of the seeds
to be planted, and regulating time and
depth of sowing to suit the same. They
also explain many failures which have
been laid to the quality of the seed; but
this should not lessen the zeal of farmers
in their endeavors for good, pure article.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-01

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-01
SaltLake & Western
r AILW AY.
On an after
saturday, Dec. 2Oth, 1885,
Trains VIII run as follows:
STANDARD MOUNTAIN TIME.

Connects with Utah Central train leavin
Salt lake at 7.40 am.
tOonnects with Utah Central rrsin arr5y
ing at Salt Lake at $40 pm.
Stop only upon signals.
eEE W. ". Ritter,
ma Il supt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-01
Scenic Line Of the World.
Denver & Rio Gralde.
WESTERN RAILWAY.
Universally conceded to be the
POPULAR PASSENGER ROUTE
Between the East and West,
The Only Line Between Ogden, Salt
Lake and Denver without
Change of Cars.
The Only Line between Salt Lake and Chi
csgo with but
ONE CHANGE OF CARS.
The Only Line Between the West and
the East Running Through
Salt Lake City.
PULLMAN
BUFFET & SLEEPING CARS
On all Through Passenger Trains.

~The Only Line from Salt Lake-Bl
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~FREE for the use OF Passengers ~
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THE ATLANTIC EXPIRES
Leaves ogden daily at 9 40 a m leaves Salt
lake City daily at Ills am. Direct connec-
ti0n is made at Pueblo and Denver for
Omaha, Kansas City and all points East
THE PACIFIC EXPRESS
Arrives in Salt Lake City from the East at
H35p,m. and leaves for ogden at 4.40 p. m,
mslying connection with the Central Pacific
or the West.
LOCAL TRAINS
cave Salt Lake City for Bingham and Alta
at 10 am; fer Ogden, at SIS am. and
40 Pm tor Sprin kviile, at 6.2O pm.
Arrive al Salt Lake City from Bingham ana
Alta at 425 pm; iron Ogden at 1l.05 am.
and 6 70 H.; from SpringTille, at S.l5 a m.
tickets for all points East and West can be
purchased at the Depot ONCE and City
Ticket once, White House Corner, Salt Lake
City. -
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26

THE interstate commerce bill has passed both houses of congress; in the senate by large majority, and in the house it swept everything be- fore it. Strong protests against the passage of this law came up from Wall Street and it's agents, from Jay Gould, and Boston; but the popular demand was too strong, and the pressure too great not to be needed by thc national legislature. It is hoped this measure will destroy the blood sucking system of railroad business, and put that business on some sort of principles of right and justice. The passage of this meas ure by congress will very naturally stimulate some healthy railroad leg
 islation by our present legislature.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26

IN order to head of the passage ol Senator Smiths free pass bill in the senate, an effort is being made to kill it with ridicu,e by tacking on amend ments to prohibit every body from taking free passes. urging the ground that If it would corrupt state off cer, it would corrupt citizen, and therefore prohibit it to all. It is thought to run over the thing in this sort of style. It ought to be known in the legislature that it is not a question of corruption with this leg islature, but question of obedience to the mandates of the constitution, This question of corruption was a proper one for the convention which framed the constitution, to consider, which we suppose it did, and made It's demands accordingly, and it is for the legislature to say whether it will obey without any foolishness, or not. If not, the people will enquire the reason why later on.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26

WE have no idea that the legisla- ture will pass it, but the Democrat is strongly in favor of the bill intro. duced by Senator Martin to abolish all official bonds and make the mis- appropriation of public funds fel- ony. Also his bill to abolish official bonds and to provide for the punish ment of defaulting officers. The principle embodied in this bill is as sound as a silver dollar.--Arkansas Democrat.
 We pity that silver dollar then, for, in public office, nothing could be more unsound or unsafe than the principle which would rob the peo. ,le of the protection of official bonds, md put their public revenue at the mercy and and avarice of public of cials. When thieving officer had tolen out county, it would be an wful poor satisfaction to the people imply to convict the rascal of fel ny. That would get none of their olen money back into their empty easury. But they would have to le up additional taxes to catch and ,nish the thief, while he would be iabled to hire lawyers and fight way out with his stolen money.
 are astonished at position so
 ,nstrous.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26
OUR constitution defines personal

OUR constitution defines personal property to be anything of value which is the subject of ownership, The thought occurs that the dog is g thing of value. He Is subject te ownership. The question will then occur as to whether or not he ought to be listed by the tax assessor as 2 proper subject of taxation. A Ken lucky court, the other day, in which this question was involved, decided that the dog was property, and that a man was entitled to damage fol tresspass against this species oI property the same as any other Coming up this way it puts a new phaze on the dog tax question. The dog Tn Arkansas may escape the as sessor's clutches, at least, until the question is raised in way to deter mine his legal status.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26
THE time is just about here m

TIE time is just about here now when It requires the brave man to quietly keep his seat in tue legislat. i've halls. There has been so much said about doing nothing in the leg islature, that It has come to be look sa 2 a 6Eslcal death if one does not wear out his boots jumping up and cavorting over thew bills for the people," etc, and if a man should happen to go to the legislature and not introduce a bill, o, my! but wouldn't he be a dead dog? It is this kind of pressure that causes the introduction of thousand bills, when not over one-twentieth can possibly be expected to be enacted into laws. As we said before, it is the brave man now who can quietly keep his seat, and allow his name to remain out of print, unless he has something to offer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26

WHILE at Little Rock we looked iu on the legislature, which appeared to be intent on it's labors, and exhib tied a disposition to do what was te be done in the way of legislation And, if a great deal is not done, i, may perhaps be attributable to the fact that a great deal is not to be done, the most of it having been done before. We were pleased tc see in both house and senate sober sold. intelligent set of men, and es- pecally to have the information giv- en us by our own representative that he had not seen man Of that body the least effected nor had he even smelled the scent oi whisky since the legislature had met.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26
TIE following bills have been in.

TIE following bills have been in- troduced by our worthy representa- tive, Mir. Slbley: To amend section II of Mansfield's Digest; to amend the law to regulate the fees of asses sors, cutting down the fee from 25c to 20c for each person listed, and from $l to 75c for each nonresident. This will effect saving of $2O0 or more; to prohibit the use of free passes by State officers and members of the general assembly; to prevent the running of freight or excursion trains on the Sabbath day; to reduce the per diem of the officers and clerks of the general assembly. Of the president of the senate and speaker of the house from $l0 to $S per day, and the chief clerks the same, with proportionate reduction in other positions; to reduce the price of Manstield's Digest from $d $3.50. MT. Sibley is anxious to hear from his constituents on the ques- tions of needed legislation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26
Adyice to fIothers,

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by sick child suf. fering and crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send at once and get [ bottle of MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHrNG. Its value is incalculable. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately
 Depend upon 1t, mothers, there Is nc mistake about 1t. It cures dysentery and diarrh9a, regulates the stomach aud bowels, cures wind collie, softens the gums. reduces inflammation, and gives tone and energy to the whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYBuP FOR CHILDREN TEErHISG Is pleas ant to the taste. and Is the prescription ofone of the oldest and best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and is for sale h-' ap 'ggIsts throughout the wor ats
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26

IT IS schaming with a vengeance when the protectionists in congress, in order to save their war tariff, and carry their measures to abolish in- ternal taxes to reduce the public revenues. propose to reduce the tariff on sugar ? cents per pound, and then to catch the Louisiana men, propose to give bonus to them instead of the tax. But such subtersifnoes the people will n9s.,,o .,,ov.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26
 CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of weight in the back, loins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient 10 suppose he had some affec- ton of the Kidneys or ncighborlng or- gans. At times, symptoms Of indiges- ton are present, as fatulency, uneasi- ness of the stomach, etc. A moisture. like precipitation, producing very disagreeablc itching, after getting warm, Is very common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once to the application of Dr Bo- sanko's Pile Remedy, which acts direct iy upon the part affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaying the intense itching, and effecting permanent cure. Price. 50 cents. Address, The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co.,, Piqua, Ohio. Sold by J. M. Harkey & Bro, and VI. S.. Hin ton. Atkins. May l--1s
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-26
NOTI(,E

Is hereby given that will attend eacl township in Pope county, Ark, for the purpose of assessing the Personal and Real Property for the year 1887, and the Per Capita Tax of such as are liable , to pay the same, at the following times and places, to-wit: Townships.
 Wilson, Atkins, Mon., Tues. & We'd, Feb. z, 8, 9, 1887. Lee, precinct, Thurs, Fri. ard Sa. Feb. 10, Il, & l2. Holly Bend, precinct, Mon., Tue Wed. Feb. II, l5, l6.
 Gala Rock, precinct, Thursday Friday, Feb. 17, Is.
 Galla Creek. precinct, Mon., Tues We'd, Feb. 2I, 22, 23. Gum Log, precinct, Thurs. and Fri., Feb. "A and 25.
 Valley, precinct, Mon., Tues, We'd, Feb. 2S, March |, ?. Convenience. precinct, Thurs, and Fri, March 3, 4. Moreland. precinct, Sat-, March 5. Griffin. precinct, Mon., Tues. We'd. March :, s and 9.
 Liberty, precinct. Thurs, Fri, Sat-, March 10, Il and l2.
 Illinois, Russellville. Mon., Tues, Weu. lhurs., March IA, To, l6 and l7. Clark, London. Fri, Sat. and Mon., March IS, 19 and 2l.
 Rayliss, precinct, Thurs, March 22. sand Springs, precinct, Wednesday. March 23.
 Martin, precinct, Thurs, Fri, Sat, March 24, 20, and PC.
 Allen, precinct, Mom., MarcI Freeman Spring, prec'sss, 'iuss.-s March 29.
 North Fork, precinct, We'd, Mar. 30 F. NJ. & Thurs. 3l A. NJ.
 Independence, pre-, Fri, April l. Dover, Dover, Mon., Tues, We'd, Thurs, April 4, 5, G, and z.
 All tax payers are requested to mee me at one of the above named places Bring your last tax receipt.
 J. A. HICKMAN,
 ASSESSOR